LITERATURE
· GEOLOGY
what is process of weathering that destroy or damage soil?
Weathering is a process in which weather elements effect a change on geological elements. The weather process could involve wind, rain, sun, floods, and etc. There are several weathering elements…
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· HISTORY
Including the historical significance, what was the most significant challenge of the era of…
There are many choices that we could pick from here. There are, for example, the challenge of world communism in the Cold War and the challenge of McCarthyism at home. There were challenges from…
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· MATH
If interest is compounded continously, how long does it take an investment to double at 4%…
If the interest is being compounded continuously, the formula for what an amount P, at an annual interest rate of r becomes after n years is: A=P⋅er⋅tA=P⋅er⋅t , Here, the interest rate is 4% and the…
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· THE OUTSIDERS
In Chapter 2 of The Outsiders, what did Cherry mean when she said “Things are rough all over”?
In Chapter 2 of The Outsiders, a novel written by S.E. Hinton, Cherry Valance discusses her social group, the Socs, with Ponyboy Curtis after meeting him at The Dingo, a drive-in movie theater….
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· THE CRUCIBLE
What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth ?
In Act III of The Crucible, Danforth informs John Proctor that his wife, Elizabeth, is pregnant. Since she has been in jail since Abigail accused her of sending her spirit out and stabbing her in…
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· LITERATURE
I’d like an analysis of A. Morisette’s poem ” ironic”?Explain the situational irony in the poem?
When you hear Charles Tomlinson read ‘A Rose for Janet’, the initial claim that what he offers the recipient is “only / an ink-and-paper rose” could be taken at face value, meaning that the poem is…
· LITERATURE
When Tom Raworth writes “gentlemen I am not doing my best” in ‘The Moon Upoon The Waters’ he is doing his best to represent the process of not doing his best, which makes this an instance of…
· MATH
Describe the transformation of each below from the parent f(x)= x^2 1) x^2+7.5 2)-x^2+3…
The parent function f(x) = x^2 has a graph that opens upwards.(black) y = x^2 + 7.5 has a graph that also opens upwards and is shifted higher up by 7.5(red) y = -x^2 + 3 has a graph that opens…
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· MONSTER
Who is the antagonist in Monster, by Walter Dean Myers?I think it is the justice system, but I am…
An antagonist can take on many different forms. When adhering to the idea of external conflict (which pits the protagonist against the antagonist), an antagonist can be man/woman, supernatural, or…
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· LITERATURE
I need 7 pieces of wisdom/advice given to a character. Please include the chapter number, who…
The poem makes clear that this is precisely what animates the painting, more so than the clichés the teacher wants to create – “trouble” is used ironically, then, as it is used to mean both what…
· HISTORY
In what ways did the New South parallel and differ from the Old (Antebellum) South?
There are two important differences between the New and Old Souths. First, there was of course the fact that the New South did not have slavery. Second, the New South had an economy that was…
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· LITERATURE
What are some themes and the main idea of Snitch by Allison van Diepen?So far I have: loyalty,…
No one at Kayla’s school knows she’s the famous Oracle of Dating – the anonymous queen of dating advice. She doesn’t even have a boyfriend. Two relationship disasters were enough to make Kayla…
· THE OUTSIDERS
How does the poem ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ apply to Ponyboy and Johnny’s lives and the lives of…
In “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” Robert Frost suggests that nothing beautiful, pure, and fresh can remain that way. The first line of the poem states that “Nature’s first green is gold,” and the rest…
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· THE SCARLET LETTER
Help with the three different types of irony?I have to write an essay on Irony in the Scarlet…
The three types of irony can be confusing. In general, the term irony is used when there is a difference between the ways things seem and the the way they really are, or there is a difference…
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· FRANKENSTEIN
What kind of writing style does Shelley use in “Frankenstein”?Critical Commentary
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is, in many ways, a typically Gothic novel. Like the novels of Mary Radcliffe and other Gothic writers of the period, it presents an exotic locale, quasi-supernatural…
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· LITERATURE
What is the center of Milli’s life> What is her greatest desire?
It did not matter that Mr. Milli’s 17-month imprisonment was for hooliganism, a charge laughable to anyone who knows him. In this oil-rich and tightly controlled state, international…
· FRANKENSTEIN
In Frankenstein, how is Shelley’s writing style powerful?
Let us remember that often authors will change or alter their writing style during the course of the novel. They do not keep their writing style precisely the same. However, having said that, when…
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· FRANKENSTEIN
How can knowing Mary Shelley’s biography help us understand “Frankenstein?”State one quote from…
Whether the biography of an author is relevant to interpretation of a work has been much debated among literary critics, with pure deconstructionists and New Critics areguing that the work must…
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· THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
What influenced J. D. Salinger’s writing specifically?
J. D. Salinger seems to have been an extreme introvert. For many years he lived, much of the time alone, in a house surrounded by a high wall. He refused to give interviews, although he was famous…
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· LITERATURE
Can you analys the short story employing all elements of short story i.e plot, characters,theme…
His wife’s father had been fired from his government job because of Mr. Milli’s political activities. His own father had died while he was in prison. His wife, her own future in turmoil, had…
· MATH
what is the Surface area volume area of a 8.5 x 7.7 tissue box please tell me also how to do the…
I will assume that the base of the tissue is a square with the length of the side is 8.5 and the height is 7.7 First we will find the volume: ==> V = L X W X H = 8.5 X 8.3 X 7.7 = 556.325 cubic…
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· FAHRENHEIT 451
Which words would you use to describe Montag and Mildred’s marriage in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray…
Mildred and Montag’s marriage is cold, distant, and unloving. When Montag is heading home at the beginning of the book, he thinks, “Without turning on the light he imagined how this room would…
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· THE ODYSSEY
What type of a hero is Odysseus? How does he compare with other heroes?
When we speak of Odysseus, we are speaking of one of the original heroes of the ancient world. He is probably the best known hero apart from Achilles and Hector. From this perspective, we can say…
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· HEALTH
Testosterone vs. androgenWhat are the differences and similarities between the hormone…
Testosterone is a hormone used to regulate a host of bodily functions in vertebrates. Is testosterone different from an androgen? No, it is a type of androgen called a steroid hormone. An…
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· TEACHING MULTIPLE SUBJECTS
How much input do you believe teachers, parents, and administrators should have in selecting the…
Experts in the subject matter of the course should select readings. In general, parents have no particular expertise in the subjects being taught, nor do administrators. It would be best for…
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· THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
Can someone give me a basic description of Jim from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,…
Twain doesn’t provide a description of the types of characteristics you are asking about. Jim is first mentioned in the story as being “Miss Watson’s big nigger” but other physical features have to…
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· THE NECKLACE
How is the setting of The Necklace manipulated by the writer to emphasize the main theme of the…
There is no doubt that Guy de Maupassant has manipulated the setting of “The Necklace.” He has created two settings for one type of character. Mathilde and her husband live in a small, middle…
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· BUSINESS
Who will be the next economic superpower?
This is a great question. I am sure that you will get many different answers. In my opinion, I think the next economic super power will be China for three reasons. First, China is a creditor…
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· MATH
Write a formula in terms of D.The diameter of a circular base is d inch, the height of the…
r=d2r=d2 Surface Area =π(d2)2+π(d−0.6)(d2)=π4d2+π2(d2)−0.3πd=π(d2)2+π(d-0.6)(d2)=π4d2+π2(d2)-0.3πdSurface Area =(3π4)d2−0.3πd=(3π4)d2-0.3πd
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· HISTORY
What were distinct concerns Americans had in response to threats in the Cold War?
I would say that the domino theory is one particular response to the threats manifested in the Cold War. The fear here is that if one nation in a particular region becomes Communist, it will…
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· CHARLES DICKENS
what are some of the words Dickens uses to creat the mood
The moral of the story is universal. Knowledge of the story does not make reading the book easy because Dickens’ prose is most likely to be the most sophisticated prose the students have…
· THE GARDEN PARTY: AND OTHER STORIES
What literary techniques does the author use in “The Garden Party?”
This story is an excellent example of the short story genre and shows how much an author can pack into a relatively small package. Mansfield uses a very wide array of literary techniques. Here are…
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· LORD OF THE FLIES
What adjectives best describe Jack in Lord of the Flies by William Golding?
Jack Merridew is one of the four primary characters in Lord of the Flies by William Golding, and he is the driving force behind the decline of civilization on the island. One adjective which…
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· SOCIAL SCIENCES
Should our standards of civil rights and liberties be the standard for all societies to adopt,…
I do not think that all other countries should aspire to our standard. Instead, I think that we and other countries should aspire to a higher standard than we have so far achieved. Our standards…
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· FRANKENSTEIN
Monster & DeLacey Family Question…?In a piece of literature, the author often creates…
Mary Shelly does create parallel circumstances between the characters of her novel Frankenstein. Perhaps one of the parallels most ignored is the one created between the DeLacey family and Victor’s…
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· SHOELESS JOE
What are some connections between the narratives offered in Shoeless Joe and “The Legend of…
I would say that one particular connection between both narratives is the idea that sports can provide a transcendental realm for those who endure personal pain or questioning. For Ray, building a…
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· THE SCARLET LETTER
The A represents 3 different things to Hester throughout the book. What are the 3 things
The A in The Scarlet Letter changes meaning the as the town’s view of Hester changes. At first, the letter means Adultery. As Hester takes the scaffold in front of the town, the magistrates…
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· THE TEMPEST
Who are the major characters in the “Tempest” and how do we distinguish them from m inor…
The easiest way to find a list of characters in a play is to look at the beginning of the play in your textbook. You will see a page with the heading “Dramatis Personae” (people of the play)…
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· HAMLET
How do all of the major characters in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet (Hamlet, Claudius and…
This is an excellent question, and I believe the answer really speaks to Shakespeare’s crafty planning. Hamlet has to die at the end of the play because of his impulsive killing of Polonius. There…
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· ENOTES SOURCES
Is it possible to cite a Q&A page?Like the Q&A page for a research paper?
There are several styles in which works can be cited. Looking at the various categories given in the APA formatting and style guide, a Q&A page should be cited as an Online Forum or Discussion…
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· MATH
What is the Mapping rule for the Equation using the points Cos 0,90,180,270,360 3 cos[Pi(x +2)]-1
The map is a function that connects an element of domain with one and only one element of range. To determine the mapping rule, put, one by one, cos π(x+2)π(x+2) = cos 0, cos π(x+2)π(x+2) = cos 90, cos…
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· THE KITE RUNNER
What is the significance of the title, The Kite Runner.
It can be infer as someone who would do anything for another person. It can be say that Hassan was the kite runner but Amir also took on the role late in his adulthood.When Amir was a child, Hassan…
· FAHRENHEIT 451
How does Montag plan to raise suspicion about the firemen?
Montag wants help and goes to Faber to get it. However, Faber is suspicious of him, which is understandable considering the fact that he is a fireman and burns books. He tells Montag that, “The…
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· THE SCARLET LETTER
Comment on the theme of overcoming sin in The Scarlet Letter.
You might like to consider this theme by thinking about the way in which Hester and Arthur’s plan to flee together, and continue their relationship, in spite of the continued existence of Hester’s…
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· SCIENCE
How is the flame test useful analytical tool?
The arrangement of electrons around an atom, ion, or molecule are unique to the particular elements involved. When the substance is heated sufficiently the electrons in the orbits will become…
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· A DOLL’S HOUSE
Is Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House still relevant today, and do women like Nora and husbands…
Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House is indeed still relevant today, especially the character Nora. While women have made a great deal of political progress in securing the right to equal employment,…
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· THE CRUCIBLE
What does the poppet gift given to Elizabeth foreshadow?
While in court Mary Warren sews a poppet for her boss, Elizabeth Proctor. She tells Elizabeth, “We must all love each other now, Goody Proctor.” A poppet, or childish doll, is a strange gift to…
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· TREASURE ISLAND
What is the resolution in Treasure Island?
The resolution of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island comes in the final chapter (Chapter XXXIV – And Last). Keeping a close eye on the three surviving mutineers, the men took the better part…
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· RIDDLEY WALKER
In Russell Hoban’s novel Riddley Walker, what does Riddley mean when he says, “THE ONLYES POWER…
In the novel Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban, the title character at one point comments, in his highly peculiar post-apocalyptic English, about a thought that has come to him: . . . that thot…
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· NIGHT
What does Juliek’s playing of Beethoven on the violin mean to Eliezer?
Initially, the sound of Juliek’s voice reminds Eliezer of the past, of orchestras and music and concerts prior to the concentration camps. The realization that Juliek still had his violin with him…
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